Des & I were at a school meeting last night (she was actually presenting -- ideas for motivating yourself and working with children.) It's so helpful to recharge and remember why you're doing what you're doing.

Random drawing later tonight. Make sure you've got an email we can contact.

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Coming home to little people which their parents asked mum to pick up. The first thing the 6yo niece - is Mak Long (me) back. And the 1-half yo niece clambering to hug me and following me all over the place.

Uplifting? Well, the upside of the spring storm that has just passed was watching the little one (who is 3) sitting on the kitchen bench checking out the hail falling for the first time (that he can remember). It was our 3rd or 4th bout of the day. Snow on the hills even though we are nearly into Summer.

This line is just so pretty!I love this Abraham Lincoln quote: "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."Thanks for this great giveaway!eli_green22 at yahoo dot com dot br

It's autumn here and the sky couldn't be bluer and I swear, I can smell apples in the air! The sun is peeking in windows that haven't seen it lately and you can just feel the changes coming. And they're good changes, too!

I love that fabric!!!My husband works out of town, but has been out of a job since Feb. In the midst of our financial mess, I was thinking just how much I love the fall and how grateful I am to have him home right now! Just making lemonade...

well I had a good nights sleep last night and feel really rested. that may be my uplifting message for today. I may get to go home for the day also so that will be good. after five and a half weeks in the hospital with my son hopefully we will be going home soon. I hope to be able to sew a little then. lindagerig@sbcglobal.net

A very dear friend of mine has been really down in the dumps lately. She recently wrote to me that she found some inspiration and wants to quilt again. Sometimes just having a listening ear is the biggest help of all. "Friendship is a long, sweet prayer made up of kind acts that reach heavenwards." Thanks for such a generous giveaway :-)

One of my favorite uplifting sayings is: "Life doesn't come tied with a bow, but it's still a gift." I am having the opportunity to have 2 of my grandchildren living with us for awhile and try to enjoy every minute and be a good example to them.

My nine year old daughter is gearing up for a few Halloween parties. She herself is making chocolate covered pretzel treats for friends and teachers. It touches me greatly that this little girl has such a big heart for those around her. "Cheerfully do all things that lie in your power".

I can't wait to get my hands on some Rouenneries for my 2009 Christmas Quilt. I like to get my Christmas Quilt made early so that I can enjoy it awhile before I give it to one of my friends/relatives. Thanks so much for the giveaway

I've heard so much about Rouen however you say it! I really need/want to touch that stuff! I have the day all to myself, unless of course that phone rings, then I'm off to work! Thanks. How was/is the retreat?

Our church had a "yardsale" last Saturday. The cool thing was, we gave everything away! There were lots of God stories and tears I hear ( I was holding babies while some of the members worked the sale). People tried to insist we take their money. There was one family that was going to yardsales trying to replace everything they lost in a tornado. They left with a bed, couch and washer I think. WOW, what a day.

I'm celebrating life today! My precious baby is 5 years old today! (Don't tell him I called him the baby!) He is, unfortunately, sick on the couch today, but I'm so thankful for his presence in our family!

This morning I was taking a walk at a nearby lake and I was listening to some beautiful music on my ipod and the sky was blue and the trees and leaves were all yellow and red and everything was golden - and there were ducks splashing in the water below, then a heron flew by me and I thought that it's little moments like these that make life so good.

I don't know if it's uplifting, but I know I have to make sure and leave the house when I've had a stressful day with the kids, if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. I'm a better mom for my kids when I take time for myself.

Joy. Not just at Christmas, but every day. Even in the midst of sadness (my sister-in-law is being taken off the respirator, that is keeping breath in her, today) there are joys to be grasped and hugged to the heart... Salvation, burnt-orange leaves that sway to the unseen wind's beat, a kiss hello from a husband who's been at work all day, a birthday package that shouts, "Surprise!" you when you open the mailbox door, a fall magazine, a recipe that actually turns out yummy, chocolate cake with ice-cold milk, and more! Life is full of joys. Look for them, grab them like the brass ring on an old-fashioned carousel, and a smile on your heart will be the prize!

I was complimenting a group of first graders on their patience today, and it occurred to me to ask them what patience was. They had a hard time defining it, and as I explained it to them and watched their little heads bobbing up and down in understanding, it was good to repeat to MYSELF what patience is and why it is a good thing.

Great giveaway - thankyou for the chance to win!I am swimming in the sea every day all around the year. That is the best thing, I can do for myself, and it gives every day a wonderful kick. Life is a gift as we say in Denmark.

If fabrics represent life, Rouenneries are the beautiful, elegant, rich moments that we have in our lives. Some fabrics are chaotic and bright, but Rouenneries are from a gentler time when life included manners and standards of right and wrong. Remember those days?

I though Id share one of my favorite quotes."A photograph is like the recipe, a memory the finished dish."Carrie LatetI love how you can always go back to the pictures and the memories you have become more vivid. It's like recharging the feelings and images in your mind.

Perspective is key to happiness. The worst day at work is always forgotten when my son smiles at me and says he missed me during the day and we brainstorm over dinner and eat as a family with my husband. Work is just work. No one every says they wish they'd worked more on their deathbed. Make the most of life. Keep the perspective.

Good morning. Please do enter me in your give away. As for an uplifting statement. I have been sitting with my 95 year old grandmother evenings in the hospital. It has made me think of the small things in life that matter. Human suffering, human dignity and human kindness. In our daily routine if we think of these things as we go through our routines the world would be a better place. Think of these things with a smile on your face.

Oooh-la-la! Glad I didn't miss out on this one! I spent yesterday in Quilt Heaven, at Day one of the AQS show in Des Moines (my home!) I am so motivated to get creating right now, and if I won FQs of this fabric I would make my favorite Joanna Figeroa pattern with it!

soo beautiful!! Fall is here in full force in OR and it just makes me think of the upcoming holidays and family. I am so blessed to have such a loving family who is so supportive (both my church family and my actual family).

I was lamenting to my friend the other day about the uncleanly state of my house, and how three small children can completely destroy a home. She e-mailed me back and her post said something the effect- The finger prints get higher and higher and then they disappear. It struck home to me. I will be sad when they disappear. So my messy house is not so disheartening anymore. Great give-away!

I found this quote on Sunday morning and I love it. Very encouraging."Though imperfect, an improving person can actually know that the course of his life is generally acceptable to the Lord despite there being much distance yet to be covered." --Neal A. Maxwell

Enjoy the simple things. I know this saying is a bit overused but it is true. I say enjoy your children, the smell of a newborn baby, hangdrying the laundry, flowers in spring, coloured leaves in the fall, playing boardgames with your kids. I'm sure you get what I'm saying... :-)

My theme for the winter is "Be what you want to see" and I think this applies to all aspects of our lives. If you want there to be love and happiness around you- then BE the love and happiness. It will surely spread. If you want there to be light and sunshine (important for us up yonder in the arctic)- then be the light and sunshine for others. The great thing about this theme is that it allows me to grow and step outside of myself to share myself with others. In so doing, I make myself happier and my outlook on life cheerful and optimistic and just better! So be what you want to see (taken from Ghandi's quote of "be the change you want to see"). ENJOY!

oh, and my password for leaving a comment was: abledork!! HAHA! I thought it was funny!

It may be cliche, but I remember that life is a gift from God. Even these crazy days of parenting a 2 1/2 year old and an 11 month old will be sorely missed in the future. So I try to make the most of it!

Beautiful fabric! I am just learning to post a comment to give it a shot. Had a rare day (in 6 years!!!) today, went to meet my husband at the parking lot of his work and then went to eat at noodles before 6:30 and then went to movie.orders@babybayrs.com

Stand Tall and ProudSink your roots deeply into the EarthReflect the light of a greater sourceThink long termGo out on a limbRemember your place among all living beingsEmbrace with joy the changing seasonsFor each yields its own abundanceThe Energy and Birth of SpringThe Growth and Contentment of Summer The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the FallThe Rest and Quiet Renewal of WinterWith loveKaren